Glossophobia is a common social phobia categorized under social anxiety. As of this writing, glossophobia affects a significant portion of the American population. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), public speaking anxiety affects “about 73% of the population.” Those affected by glossophobia are often mistaken for simply having a case of nerves […]
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Examining The Viability of Propranolol for Anxiety Disorders
With fears over a second wave of COVID-19 at an all-time high, there’s been a significant rise in anxiety disorder diagnoses among Americans. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental illness in the United States, affecting over 18% of the population nationwide before […]
Sominphobia: A real-life nightmare
Somniphobia is the fear of dreams and can also be known as sleep anxiety. Though there are different kinds and levels, it can be said that somniphobia refers to a generalized dislike or fear of dreaming. This can lead to either an inability to sleep or insomnia when attempting to fall asleep. It has been […]
What is L-theanine
L-theanine is a chemical that exists in the leaves of green tea plants, it gets extracted and put into pills or other forms. Its main purpose seems to be relaxation, making you calm down and relax. It is found in green tea, which means that it probably originates from something to do with plants. It […]
What is Rhodiola Rosea?
Rhodiola rosea is a perennial flowering plant of the Crassulaceae family, native to cold regions of Asia Minor. It grows in moist and wet areas such as stream sides or forest margins at an altitude of 800-2000m. It is also known as golden root, rose-root, rosy root or Arctic rose. It was first described in […]